Paul Newman was a native of Cleveland, OH, Shaker Heights to be exact.
Born Paul Leonard Newman on 26 Jan 1925 in Cleveland, Ohio where he was raised and educated at Shaker Heights High School where he dabbled in acting and graduated High School in 1943. He attended Ohio University until his education was interrupted by the US's entry into WWII.
Following service in the war as a torpedo plane crewman, Afterwards he ran his father's successful sporting goods store in Cleveland.
Realizing he had to pursue his dreams of becoming an actor, Newman moved his family to New Haven, Connecticut, so that he could attend the Yale University School of Drama. While doing a play at Yale, he was reportedly scouted by New York City theatrical agents, who urged him to move to the city, eventually making it to the prestigious Actors' Studio in New York, where his contemporaries included Marlon Brando and James Dean.
You always made your hometown Proud, And you will be missed.
.
-- Using Android Based GPS.The above post and my sig reflects my own opinions, expressed for the purpose of informing or inspiring, not commanding. Naturally, you are free to reject or embrace whatever you read.
Once when Newman was asked if he ever considered straying, his answer was something like 'I get steak at home, why go out for hamburger' - not enough of that attitude around in Hollywerid, or anywhere these days.
He was a true icon- I think you you would have to look long and hard to find someone that could not speak kind about him. He will be remembered forever!
It is always sad when this
It is always sad when this world loses a legend, he was a very talented man.
Miss POI
RIP Paul
An Oscar winning actor, champion race driver, and Generous philanthropist. RIP Sir! You will be missed.
Paul Leonard Newman 1925 - 2008 RIP
Paul Newman was a native of Cleveland, OH, Shaker Heights to be exact.
Born Paul Leonard Newman on 26 Jan 1925 in Cleveland, Ohio where he was raised and educated at Shaker Heights High School where he dabbled in acting and graduated High School in 1943. He attended Ohio University until his education was interrupted by the US's entry into WWII.
Following service in the war as a torpedo plane crewman, Afterwards he ran his father's successful sporting goods store in Cleveland.
Realizing he had to pursue his dreams of becoming an actor, Newman moved his family to New Haven, Connecticut, so that he could attend the Yale University School of Drama. While doing a play at Yale, he was reportedly scouted by New York City theatrical agents, who urged him to move to the city, eventually making it to the prestigious Actors' Studio in New York, where his contemporaries included Marlon Brando and James Dean.
You always made your hometown Proud, And you will be missed.
.
Using Android Based GPS.The above post and my sig reflects my own opinions, expressed for the purpose of informing or inspiring, not commanding. Naturally, you are free to reject or embrace whatever you read.
Cool Hand Luke
one of the greatest movies made!
On marriage
Once when Newman was asked if he ever considered straying, his answer was something like 'I get steak at home, why go out for hamburger' - not enough of that attitude around in Hollywerid, or anywhere these days.
*Keith* MacBook Pro *wifi iPad(2012) w/BadElf GPS & iPhone6 + Navigon*
"What we've got here is a failure to communicate."
I miss Paul. He was great.
david
nüvi 1490T, V1, Sanyo PRO-700a, maps, sunglasses, hot co-pilot, the open road
The Sting
one of the greatest movies made!
Agreed about Cool Hand Luke, but when I was a kid The Sting just blew me away, thought it was great. Still do. Love it everytime I see it.
Fast Eddie Felson
He was also great in The Hustler and The Color of Money.
He seemed immune to the
He seemed immune to the Hollywood ego. He had other interests and didn't live the Hollywood lifestyle. One of the lasts of the true stars. A legend
Paul Newman
He was a true icon- I think you you would have to look long and hard to find someone that could not speak kind about him. He will be remembered forever!
NUVI 680, NUVI 5000, MS S&T,